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X-Air
Light Wing Sport Aircraft
1725 Salem Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
United States
Phone: 828-433-0015
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | Ultralight | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 75 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 13000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 65 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 30 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 195 |
| Range (statute mi) | 350 | Landing Distance (ft) | 230 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Rotax 587 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 52 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 13 | H.P. High Range | 80 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 508 | Useful Load (lb) | 485 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 993 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 160 | Length (ft) | 19 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 32 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Tube | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 60 | Number Built & Flown | 530 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $7,900 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ | ||
COMMENTS:
| See XAir West |
